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First drive: Rolls-Royce Dawn
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It’s like they took a can opener to the Wraith.
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First drive: 2016 Ford Ranger
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Facelifted and better kitted than ever, Ford’s one-tonne pick-up gets ready for battle in an increasingly fierce market
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First drive: Seat Ateca
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Better late than never for Seat’s first SUV - we take to the road in the new Ateca.
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Road test: BMW X3 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Mercedes-Benz GLC
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Merc’s new SUV adds serious class to an already high-quality corner of the market. Is that enough to overcome the X3’s much-praised dynamics and the Disco Sport’s all-round practicality?
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First drive: Ferrari California T Handling Speciale
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Behind the wheel of harder, sharper California T option
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First drive: Honda NSX
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The wait was a long one, but it’s over. Honda’s high-tech supercar is ready to go – but can it possibly match the standard its predecessor set a quarter of a century ago?
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First drive: Ford Mustang Convertible
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A big, hairy-chested, open-topped muscle car… with an engine that sounds like a sewing machine. Can this possibly work?
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First drive: New Range Rover Evoque Convertible
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Has Land Rover opened a can of worms with the convertible Evoque?
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First drive: 2016 Maserati Levante
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Maserati has taken its time joining the luxury SUV in-crowd, but now it’s arrived at the party. Has it brought something new to the gathering?
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First drive: 2016 Citroën C4
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The C4 has some formidable rivals. Will a new turbocharged three-pot help it take the fight to the Focus, Astra et al?
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First drive: BMW M4 Competition Package
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Latest variant packs in more power – and it’s rather good
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Road test: New Mini Clubman vs Audi A3 Sportback
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Clubman 2.0 Cooper D takes on the A3 2.0 TDI 150
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Road test: Ford Focus RS v Volkswagen Golf R
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Two brilliant hot hatches, but less similar than you might think. Which is the one that’s sold its soul to the devil?
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First drive: Kia Sportage 1.6 GT-Line
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Does being the fastest Sportage make it the best?
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First drive: Kia Optima 1.7 CRDi Eco 3
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Saloon aims for more Brit appeal with classier cabins, overhauled engine line-up and better dynamics
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First drive: BMW 740Ld xDrive
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The 7 Series gets four-wheel drive for the first time in Britain, giving the flagship even more usability
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First drive: 2016 Vauxhall Astra Turbo
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It’s not an eye-catcher, but the fastest version of the Astra blends a strong set of warm hatch skills with some real street-sleeper credibility
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First drive: 2016 Porsche Boxster S
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Will a smaller, turbocharged engine ruin the Boxster’s sportscar purity – or make it better than ever? And can a ride in the passenger’s seat tell us anything at all?
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First drive: DS 3 PureTech 130 Prestige
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New engine and extra gear for relaunched premium supermini
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Car review: 2016 Toyota Avensis business edition
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Avensis aims for class honours with new diesels, honed suspension and fresh styling
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Car review: Mini Cooper S Convertible
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We’ve already seen two hatchback versions of the new Mini, along with the Clubman. Now we drive the cabrio
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Car review: BMW M2
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The latest M-car on road and track has been revealed - and it promises to be a pocket rocket.
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Car review: 2016 Skoda Suberb
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More performance, more possibilities with the new family saloon
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First drive: 2016 BMW X4 M40i
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Hottest X4 is a worthy challenger for the Porsche Macan GTS – but it’s not coming to Britain
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Life on Crewe street that descends into mayhem twice a day
Crewe
Residents of Belgrave Road in Crewe say the street is at breaking point
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Associated works began in January, with work set to continue into late November
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Crewe
Life on Crewe street that descends into mayhem twice a day
Residents of Belgrave Road in Crewe say the street is at breaking point
Prince Albert of Monaco seen dining in Cheshire village
Alderley Edge
The Prince was pictured in a smart suit beaming with San Carlo's managers at the Alderley Edge restaurant in a photo shared on social media
Cars stolen from Chester Zoo and Crown Court as thieves target city car parks
Chester Zoo
A group of car thieves targeted two popular spots in Chester
Manhole collapses as drivers told to avoid major route
Winsford
Drivers are being told to 'avoid the area' — a vital route that links the east and west sides of the town
Chester ranked top shopping destination in North West as city's high street bounces back
Shopping in Chester
The rankings use metrics that reflect the drivers of retail health
Crime
Crewe man can be jailed for entering these shops across Cheshire
Police described Christopher Russell as a "prolific offender" who has "targeted businesses across Crewe and its surrounding areas for a considerable amount of time"
Life on Crewe street that descends into mayhem twice a day
Crewe
Residents of Belgrave Road in Crewe say the street is at breaking point
Road closures this week as 10-month £16 million Chester pipeline work continues
Chester
Associated works began in January, with work set to continue into late November
Chester ranked top shopping destination in North West as city's high street bounces back
Shopping in Chester
The rankings use metrics that reflect the drivers of retail health
Police search for missing teenager last seen in Warrington
Cheshire Constabulary
"We are becoming increasingly concerned," officers say